Educational Policy Analyst
Salary: $67,000 - $70,000
Location: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
Job Description:
The position performs advanced level work under the limited supervision of the Educational Policy Development Director. Primary responsibilities include data driven program improvement activities for career technical education (CTE) and adult general education (AGE) programs statewide, through the analysis, visualization, and sharing of state data. This position supports state-administered adult general education, registered apprenticeship, and secondary and post-secondary career and technical education programs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions: administration and organization; fiscal and management information services; program development; student services and performance standards for career and adult education programs, projects, and services. Responsible for the implementation of the Adult Education State Plan and ensure that local providers are implementing Adult Education and English Literacy and Civics Education in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Responsible for the implementation of the Career and Technical Education State Plan, evaluation of programs, services and activities to carry out under the 2006 Carl D. Perkins Act. Produces research and evaluation reports and is involved in all phases of the process: design, data collection, analysis, data quality assurance, and writing. Most projects will be centered on career/technical education areas such as secondary and postsecondary CTE, career dual employment, and apprenticeship, but some research and evaluation work on adult education will be required. Evaluates adult and career technical education programs to identify areas of deficiency, points of strength, and performance gaps among sub-populations. Coordinates the design and training for data tools that support program evaluation and improvement. Provides shared leadership and technical support to ensure compliance with Federal and State prescribed mandates for implementing State-administered AGE and CTE programs and initiatives with specific focus given to accountability, measurement and research functions for workforce development initiatives and special projects. Coordinates the development of strategies and strengthens linkages with work groups and other personnel to market program information; provides staff development training; produce and disseminate program performance reports and other pertinent literature/products. Coordinate internally with department accountability, measurement and research sections to measure, analyze, and report outcomes of state and federally funded adult education programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education: Four (4) years of relevant work experience Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Ability to travel 3-4 times per year Experience with public speaking
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferences will be given to: Six (6) years of relevant work experience. Advanced level Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) The Office of Research and Evaluation plays a distinctive role within the Division of Career Technical and Adult Education. Central functions of the unit include the management of data reporting policies and procedures, state and federal accountability reporting, responding to data requests, and sharing public-facing data for research and evaluation projects related to career technical education and adult education programs, students, and outcomes. Our mission is to report data that reflects the hard work of our educational partners and students. Working for the State of Florida has benefits! * State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option) * Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com) * Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year * Annual and Sick Leave Benefits * Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required) * Flexible Spending Accounts * Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities) * Ongoing comprehensive training provided * Career Growth * Highly skilled, professional environment * Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
